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Local Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period
Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-surge-in-april-june-2021.pdfGrowth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0714.pdfComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick, 53, of Monmouth County, N.J., following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class D … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… York state’s and New York City’s economies, as a source of tax revenue and job creator in other industries. The state … city need to prepare for the severe budgetary implications of the coronavirus crisis.” The securities industry accounts for one-fifth of private sector wages in New York City, even though it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fall“Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment in Medicaid Presents Coverage and Financial Risks
Increased enrollment in Medicaid is a key reason New York has one of the lowest rates of uninsured individuals in the nation (4.9 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-unwinding-financial-plan-risk.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4.2 Percent in 2023
Overall growth moderates after increasing by double digits in the prior two years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfInactivate Position Pool on the Department Budget Table in PayServ
Inactivate Position Pool on the Department Budget Table in PayServ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/1403att6.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up) (2023-F-21)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f21.pdfNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
Approximately one in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity from 2019 to 2021, and an increasing number say they face food insufficiency since summer 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-food-insecurity.pdfRecent Trends in the New York City Economy - April 2003
New York City has been experiencing an economic recession since the end of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2004.pdfMeasuring Employment Outcomes of Open Streets in New York City
In each year between 2020 and 2024, Manhattan had the largest share of Open Street locations, ranging from 34.9 percent in 2020 to 44.1 percent in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2026.pdfViolent and Disruptive Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools
Violent and Disruptive Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/school-level-data.xlsxViolent and Disruptive Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools
Violent and Disruptive Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2026-school-safety.pdfLongevity Service Payment for Employees in an Eligible Bargaining Unit
Longevity Service Payment for Employees in an Eligible Bargaining Unit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/2329.1%20LGS%20Increment%20Codes%20for%20Payment%20Withholds%20Attachment.pdfImports and Exports in the New York City Metropolitan Area
The New York portion of the New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 billion, or 69% of the value of goods imported to New York State in 2023, and Europe provided the largest share of goods to the area.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/imports-and-exports-in-nyc.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfOlder Adults in New York City: Demographic and Service Trends
Throughout the nation, the 65 and older population saw large growth over the past two decades as the baby boomer generation entered this age group.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/report-22-2025.pdfThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfThe Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
New York, Bridges, Locally Owned
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/the-condition-of-locally-owned-bridges-in-new-york-state.pdfTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdf